Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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A film crew is seen on the back of a camera truck after a take during filming of a scene with Ryan Gosling in "The Place Beyond the Pines." The movie was being filmed Thursday on Route 5 in Glenville. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

A film crew is seen on the back of a camera truck after a take during filming of a scene with Ryan Gosling in "The Place Beyond the Pines." The movie was being filmed Thursday on Route 5 in Glenville. (Desiree ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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A film crew is seen on the back of a camera truck after a take during filming of a scene with Ryan Gosling in "The Place Beyond the Pines." The movie was being filmed Thursday on Route 5 in Glenville. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

A film crew is seen on the back of a camera truck after a take during filming of a scene with Ryan Gosling in "The Place Beyond the Pines." The movie was being filmed Thursday on Route 5 in Glenville. (Desiree ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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Actor Ryan Gosling,left, on the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Actor Ryan Gosling,left, on the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

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Crews get ready for filming on the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Crews get ready for filming on the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Fans wait to get a glimpse of actor Ryan Gosling just off the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Fans wait to get a glimpse of actor Ryan Gosling just off the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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The set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

The set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" off Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

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A camera truck filming on the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

A camera truck filming on the set of "The Place Beyond The Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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A Glenville Police Officer holds diverts traffic from a portion of Route 5 during filming of the movie "The Place Beyond The Pines" in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

A Glenville Police Officer holds diverts traffic from a portion of Route 5 during filming of the movie "The Place Beyond The Pines" in Glenville, NY Thursday July 28,2011.( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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A helmet clad motor cycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor, Ryan Gosling, was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s shooting. (Erin Colligan / Special to the Times Union) less

A helmet clad motor cycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor, Ryan Gosling, was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s ... more

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Crowds of people positioned themselves on the streets of Scotia, eager to catch a glimpse of actor Ryan Gosling, during the shooting of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29, 2011. (Erin Colligan / Special To The Times Union) less

Crowds of people positioned themselves on the streets of Scotia, eager to catch a glimpse of actor Ryan Gosling, during the shooting of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29, 2011. (Erin Colligan / ... more

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A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s shooting. (Erin Colligan / Special to the Times Union) less

A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s ... more

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A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s shooting. (Erin Colligan / Special to the Times Union) less

A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s ... more

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A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s shooting. (Erin Colligan / Special to the Times Union) less

A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s ... more

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A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s shooting. (Erin Colligan / Special to the Times Union) less

A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s ... more

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A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s shooting. (Erin Colligan / Special to the Times Union) less

A helmet clad motorcycle rider is captured during filming for "The Place Beyond the Pines," Scotia N.Y., Friday morning, July 29, 2011. Actor Ryan Gosling was seen wearing the same outfit during Friday?s ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

Ryan Gosling during a break in the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Route 5 in Glenville. Gosling was riding a motorcycle for a scene in the film. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union)

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling shakes a police officers hand during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling shakes a police officers hand during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling poses with a police officer during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling poses with a police officer during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling during a break in filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard ... more

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Ryan Gosling rides a motorcycle during filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling rides a motorcycle during filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree ... more

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Ryan Gosling rides a motorcycle during filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree LaBombard / Special to the Times Union) less

Ryan Gosling rides a motorcycle during filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" on Friday, July 29. The day's filming was being carried out outside the First National Bank of Scotia branch in Scotia. (Desiree ... more

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SCOTIA -- A stretch of usually busy Mohawk Avenue downtown seemed to be in a holding pattern Friday as scenes for a movie starring actor Ryan Gosling were shot under the watchful eyes of camera crews and crowds of stargazers.

Motorists gassing up at Cumberland Farms were instructed to stay put and a bike patrol cop told those hoping to catch a glimpse and snap a picture of Gosling to move away from the street so they wouldn't end up in the shot of a motorcycle speeding along the road before turning into the parking lot of 1st National Bank of Scotia.

The street was never entirely shut down, police said.

In the movie, called "The Place Beyond the Pines," Gosling plays a pro motorcycle rider who turns to bank robbery to support his newborn son when he crosses paths with a rookie cop played by Bradley Cooper.

In between scenes Friday, a group of mostly teen girls and women with cameras and smartphones let out a collective gasp after spotting Gosling across the street under a small white canopy at the side of the bank.

Jennifer said she had seen all Gosling's movies and especially liked "The Notebook," a 2004 romantic drama. Earlier, the actor rode out from the sidewalk-teller area of 1st National and rumbled down South Ten Broeck Street on his bike as an older-model, maroon Cadillac approached in the opposite direction.

While they were pleased about the movie coming to town, the owners of The San Souci restaurant along Mohawk Avenue said it was hurting business on their busiest day of the week because of restrictions on parking and traffic.

"It's exciting, but it's a slower than a typical day," said co-owner Jamie Galante, noting that most of the people who showed up were there to watch the shoot and not patronize the businesses. He and his wife, Jodi, noted the movie crew had their own catering company but he and workers at a nearby Irish pub hoped the crew would stop by before they left town.

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Scotia Police Chief Thomas Rush said the department had officers come in on overtime with help from auxiliary officers from the village and county because of the shoot.

The production company will pick up that police overtime cost, Scotia Mayor Kris Kastberg said.

The police chief said the crowd, much of which congregated in front of the Scotia Fire Department, was orderly and that he was mostly concerned with the safety of pedestrians. He said the key to keeping order was communicating between his staff and the movie crew.